The key had been sticking when I first tried to turn it over. One morning while in a rush to get the kids to school I put a wrench to the key to make it turn. My problem went from not starting, to not turning off when I turn the key off. The key now turns VERY freely and the steering wheel doesn't lock. I am trying to replace the whole lock cylinder but it doesn't want to leave its home. The cover sleeve won't even budge. The marks on the sleeve(0,I,II) have never lined up with the notch on the cylinder. Is there an alternate route to removing the lock cylinder? Or does anyone know how to get me out of this jam? It is very disheartening to pull into a parking lot proudly driving my old MB, only to pop the hood and press to e-stop to turn the engine off.
All of the vacuum lines, hoses, connectors, check valves, pump and reservoir have been checked and/or replaced in the last two weeks. When changing the vacuum shut off switch on the lock cylinder it seems as though the piece that actuates the shut off valve is warn badly and not moving properly when the key is turned. Sorry for such a long question but I need some specific help here with the lock cylinder. Thanks in advance to any one that can help.
Nicholas